12VAC5-421-3580: Evaluation of a variance application

A. The commissioner shall act on any variance request submitted pursuant to 12VAC5-421-3570 C within 60 days of receipt of the request.

B. In evaluating a variance application, the commissioner shall consider such factors as the following:

1. The effect that such a variance would have on the operation of the food establishment.

2. The cost and other economic considerations imposed by this requirement;

3. The effect that such a variance would have on protection of the public health, safety, welfare and the environment;

4. Such other factors as the commissioner, deputy commissioner, or director of the office of environmental health services may deem appropriate.